Seated Child, attributed to Carl Paul Jennewein, circa 1925

Carl Jennewein was born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1890, one of eight children of Emilia Weber and Louis Jennewein. The father was a die engraver and permitted Paul to watch him work, which soon led to the son developing a love of drawing, engraving and etching. After it became apparent that traditional academics were not a path for the young artist to take, he was apprenticed to artisans at the Stuttgart art museum at age 13. For the next three years, he learned techniques of casting, modeling, and painting. Although this piece is not signed, this fine cast bronze sculpture is a beautiful example and is typical of his work. Our Item # 13840